preiswerte

Preiswerte is a German adjective meaning affordable or good value for money. It describes goods, services, or offers that provide a favorable price-to-performance ratio and are reasonably priced for a broad range of consumers. The term is formed from Preis (price) and Wert (worth/value), conveying that the price asked is justified by quality or utility.

Grammatically, preiswert takes inflected endings to agree with the noun it modifies. For example: die preiswerte Option (feminine singular), das preiswerte Angebot (neuter singular), die preiswerten Optionen (plural). The base form preiswert is used in predicative positions or when the noun’s inflection is clear from context, while the attributive form changes with gender, number, and case.

Usage and nuance: preiswert emphasizes value for money rather than simply a low price. It is often preferred over synonyms like günstig (inexpensive, often neutral or broad) or kostengünstig (cost-efficient). It is less judgmental than billig, which can carry a negative connotation of low quality. In marketing and consumer discourse, phrases such as preiswerte Angebote or preiswerte Produkte are common, especially when the aim is to highlight good quality at a reasonable price.

See also: Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, a related concept describing the balance between price and quality. Preiswerte is widely used in everyday speech, media, and advertising to convey sensible purchasing choices without implying poor quality.